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How do Alaskan malamutes breathe?
Alaskan Malamute breathe like any other dog.
Are Alaskan malamutes rare?
No, although the Alaskan Malamute is not a very common breed, it is definitely not rare. Alaskan Malamutes are widespread throughout the UK, America and Canada; plus most other parts of the World. A rarer Spitz type breed would be the Norwegian Elkhound.
Are malamutes related to wolves foxes coyotes?
yes alaskan malumutes and huskeys are in the same family line as wolfs and coyotes along with other breeds/////////////////////////////////////////.
What group is the chow chow dog in?
The Northern Breeds group containing Alaskan Huskies, Malamutes, and many other spitz breeds
What can you breed Alaskan malamutes with?
Technically, you can breed an Alaskan Malamute with practically any other breed of dog (unless the other breed is very small e.g. Chihuahua). Most breeders prefer to only mate Alaskan Malamutes with others of the same breed so that the puppies are purebred and can be Kennel Club registered - and usually sold for more money. Purebred puppies also are less likely to end up in the pound if their owner can no longer keep them.
What do wild Alaskan malamutes eat?
Unless they are released or accidentally escape and become feral, there is no such thing as wild Alaskan Malamutes. The Alaskan Malamute is a domesticated breed and therefore does not reproduce or survive successfully in the wild. They are not like wolves and feral dogs will rarely ever flourish in a wild habitat. Feral dogs of any breed learn to survive by eating human leftovers and any other dead animals or scraps that they can find. Very few feral dogs ever hunt successfully.
What are the dogs names in 8 below?
In the movie Eight Below the dogs names are Buck, Shadow, Max, Maya, Dewey, Truman, Shorty and Old Jack. Buck and Shadow are Alaskan Malamutes and the other dogs are Siberian Huskies.
Where do Alaskan Huskies originally came from?
The "Alaskan husky" is not an actual breed. The term covers any and all dog's bred to pull sleds, specifically mixed bred dogs. The term first gained popularity in Alaska (of course). A normal Alaskan husky is bred from : sight hounds (grey hounds being the most common!) Collies German Shepherd Siberian husky (More specifically the Seppalla siberian husky) Malamutes Samoyeds and labs. Currently there are more GSD/grey hound mixes used as Alaskan huskies then any other breed.
What is a duty of the Alaskan malamute?
Alaskan malamutes were originally bred for heavy duty work..such as pulling large sleds. They are like the Siberian husky, and Samoyed which were all bred for similar work..Though they go slower than Siberian huskies and other sled dogs, they have a bigger build, weigh more, and were built bigger for pulling more weight. They are not normally used in races as much as huskies.
Are Alaskan malamutes good family dogs?
These are some of the breed highlights: * Not recommended for the first time dog owner as their intelligence combined with stubbornness can make them a challenge for someone not savvy in dog behavior. * Malamutes will challenge for alpha or top position in the household. Everyone who lives with the dog must be able to properly deal with this and clearly establish all family members as higher ranking than the Malamute. * Alaskan Malamutes are notorious diggers. Any fencing should be buried so they cannot dig out of their yard. * Alaskan Malamutes are a powerful, independent dog who, if not properly trained or exercised, can become destructive or bored. * With early socialization and training, Malamutes can learn to get along with other dogs and indoor cats. They'll view outdoor cats and other small animals as fair game. * Their high prey drive can cause a Malamute to stalk and kill small animals, including birds, squirrels, cats and even smaller dogs. They need to be properly socialized and introduced to other companion animals. * Alaskan Malamutes shed heavily twice a year. Their thick double coats are not suited for hot climates. * Generally a quiet breed, Malamutes rarely bark. They do hold conversations with you, vocally expressing themselves with "woo woo" sounds or loud, extensive howls.
Will Alaskan malamutes run away?
depends on your dog and how well treated and trained it is, try getting a long training lead to practice recall if you want to let it off its lead but you should have a secure garden with a fence at least 6ft height other wise theyl find a way to get out
What are the different breeds of husky?
no. the Siberian husky, is the Siberian husky. but there are other types of huskies. there is the Siberian, the Alaskan, the Mackenzie river husky. some people would also include the Alaskan malamute.
